State Of The Environment 2021 report reveals the costs to the continent of Australia's 'progress' Delayed report shows cost of 'progress' Newcastle Herald · Jul 19, 2022
Water Minister Tanya Plibersek 'gobsmacked' by how badly Australia has been doing on Murray-Darling Basin Plan target Tanya Plibersek said she was shocked at how much water was still to be recovered for the environment before the plan's 2024 deadline. ABC News · Jul 19, 2022
The dire state of the environment report is a major challenge for Labor – and an opportunity A true picture of how bad things have become emerges from the report, but with 2,000 pages of convincing evidence, change is possible The Guardian - AU · Jul 19, 2022
Plibersek visit after environment report The Albanese government will take the next steps following the release of a damning report on the Australian environment. AAP · Jul 19, 2022
Australia lost the most mammal species in the world, ‘shocking’ report reveals Over 200 animal and plant species have been declared ‘threatened’ in last five years The Independent UK · Jul 19, 2022
'Bad and getting worse': Labor promises law reform for Australia's environment. Here's what you need to know Federal Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek acknowledges “it’s time to change” after the State of the Environment report revealed a bleak picture of Australia’s natural places. The Conversation · Jul 19, 2022
New ministers urged to halt WA urea plant Traditional owners in Western Australia have written to the Albanese government seeking to stop the progress of a contentious urea plant. AAP · Jul 19, 2022
The Loop: Concerns COVID-19 may become Australia's leading cause of death, Labor adopts a new environmental target, and a unique black hole discovery Get up to speed on today's headlines with The Loop. ABC News · Jul 19, 2022
Tanya Plibersek pledges new environment laws to end years of ‘wilful neglect’ by Coalition Minister says legislation will go before parliament next year and confirms bid to protect 30% of land by 2030 as she launches state of the environment report The Guardian - AU · Jul 19, 2022
A report warns that Australia's endangered animals will increase because of wildfires The wide-ranging report found the number of Australian species listed as threatened had increased since the 2016 report. WEKU · Jul 19, 2022
Australian environmental report tallies lost land, species A five-year report says Australia’s environment continues to deteriorate due to climate change, resource extraction and other causes The Independent UK · Jul 19, 2022
Tanya Plibersek blames Coalition for $1 billion of environmental damage Tanya Plibersek has blamed the former Coalition government for environmental damage that will cost $1 billion a year to contain and repair. The New Daily · Jul 19, 2022
Murray Darling target 'next to impossible' Environment and Water Minister Tanya Plibersek has met with relevant state and territory ministers to discuss the challenges of the Murray Darling Basin Plan. AAP · Jul 19, 2022
Australia report reveals ‘shocking’ decline in environment The long-awaited 2021 State of the Environment Report finds problems from biodiversity and habitat loss to pollution. Al Jazeera · Jul 19, 2022
Pedestrian.tv · Jul 19, 2022 A Shocking New Report Shows Just How Fkd Australia’s Environment Is And I Was Not Ready For This We all know Australia’s environment is *very* vulnerable to the effects of climate change and has been pummelled pretty hard in the last few years, but a massive new report published on Tuesday has revealed just how poor Australia’s environmental health is. Honestly, brace yourselves.The State of the Environment government…
ABC News · Jul 19, 2022 Tanya Plibersek delivers State of the Environment address following 'shocking' climate report — as it happened Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek has addressed National Press Club following a five-yearly report into Australia's climate, which she has described as "shocking" — as it happened.
ABC News · Jul 18, 2022 Majority of Australia's environment in 'poor' state as Labor blames the Coalition for decade of 'inaction and wilful ignorance' Climate change, mining, pollution, invasive species and habitat loss are outlined in the five-yearly report that has been released, with Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek laying the blame squarely at the feet of the previous government.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 18, 2022 State of the environment: shocking report shows how Australia’s land and wildlife are being destroyed List of threatened species grows as ecosystems show signs of collapse due to climate crisis and habitat loss
AAP · Jul 18, 2022 Plibersek's plan to fix sick environment Australians have been promised a radical overhaul of the nation's environment laws after a landmark report detailing the shocking state of its natural assets.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 17, 2022 Calls for more water buybacks to sustain Murray Darling Basin as government continues to fall short of target Just two gigalitres of a promised 450GL have been delivered so far ahead of the overdue Water for the Environment Special Account review
The Conversation · Jul 11, 2022 Times have changed: why the environment minister is being forced to reconsider climate-related impacts of pending fossil fuel approvals A non-profit group is imploring the new federal environment minister Tanya Plibersek to consider the climate change impacts of 19 fossil fuel projects currently pending approval, drawing on a rarely used legal provision that will require her to reconsider the findings of her predecessors.
AAP · Jul 11, 2022 Govt asked to review fossil fuel projects A Queensland environment group is trying to force the re-examination of the biggest fossil fuel projects planned in Australia.
ABC News · Jul 10, 2022 Labor asked to reassess decisions about coal and gas projects made by previous governments One expert says that, if the application reaches the courts, it may set an important precedent, forcing the consideration of climate change in assessments of fossil fuel projects.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 10, 2022 Labor faces decisions on approval of up to 27 coal developments including greenfield mines Environment minister Tanya Plibersek says she would be ‘carefully considering’ projects referred under EPBC Act
ABC News · Jul 9, 2022 Australia needs more gas. Some Traditional Owners say the price is too high As Australia faces a gas crisis, Indigenous communities fear their millennia-old sacred sites will be collateral damage in the rush for fresh supplies.